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Why it matters: The station is a completed public project intended to serve regional rail users and downtown visitors. Staff encouraged residents to tour the new station and noted the facility will include historic exhibits.

What to expect: Staff said the station entrance will be accessible from Tenth Street once staging is complete and that multiple entrances will provide walk‑in access. The commission said a press release and ribbon‑cutting details will follow.

Ending: Staff urged residents who cannot attend the ribbon cutting to watch for a video or public release that will showcase the station’s interior and exhibits.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Michigan City Redevelopment Commission June 9, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Commission staff announced the grand opening and ribbon cutting for the Eleventh Street Station on June 18 and encouraged public tours of the new train station and historic exhibits.","taxTitle","Michigan City, LaPorte County, Indiana","taxId",12510,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6202749,"Redevelopment commission approves Phase I environmental assessment for Singing Sands property near Trail Creek",526,3689000,4215000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3785454-b3a2d0bf077bb644dfb590dd216b94f8&start=3689&end=4215","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3785454-b3a2d0bf077bb644dfb590dd216b94f8/thumbnail_3689000.jpg","/articles/6202749/Michigan-City/LaPorte-County/Indiana/Redevelopment-commission-approves-Phase-I-environmental-assessment-for-Singing-Sands-property-near-Trail-Creek","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6202749-51f15dd3deba303bef7f37c4dbda1a61/orig.mp4?Expires=1771159361&Signature=cfp17TjWTeG49bTQexep06qDYxQzcxC3rmo5Op78kJyIRKNV5wEA60dmShX-LAJPMNyDignsrnjaF8j083qqab3mt1D4cdAZRzqg6JsROyjM493I1lrnv0st9gcktFu0qgKeNCwFC7fyOAmhe0jUClQT9oGYq~ldZ~CnnQlkgXz0181H~7aW0xUDbDADYNznHhQuSZddgF6ErLetD9VDENIQ60Enp~MJNPUYnGnPRbeHonGS3PdHWSofVU5qS-aFbZq5~CnlvkAErlgD0VR25rjHKtbVULJ6FxcoY5kXPzOZb4s4xzaiT3Rm-~RhmARBmiosQTFlzdm5tltwHLcvlw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Michigan City Redevelopment Commission approved a contract on June 9 with August Mac Environmental to prepare a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) for the Singing Sands / Trail Creek parcels at 1033 East Michigan Boulevard.

Why it matters: The parcels are part of the Trail Creek cleanup project. A Phase I ESA is standard due diligence for prospective purchasers and is required to pursue Brownfields program comfort letters from the Indiana Brownfields Program and to document recognized environmental conditions (RECs) and institutional controls in place.

Scope, timing and cost: Paula Warren of August Mac said the Phase I will assemble historical research and site records, describe remediation that has taken place (including an interceptor trench that collects contaminated groundwater for treatment), and document any remaining controls. Staff recorded the contract amount in the meeting as “not to exceed $3,600” when the motion was made and approved; earlier staff remarks referenced $33,600 in one reading of the packet, creating an inconsistency in the record. The motion carried with the commission approving the Phase I ESA “not to exceed $3,600” and staff said the firm will deliver the Phase I report within 15 business days after notice to proceed.

Next steps: Paula Warren said the Phase I will likely identify recognized environmental conditions (RECs) and that, because the property is already in an IDEM oversight process, a formal Phase II is not anticipated at this time. Staff noted the Phase I report will be owned by the city and can be reused for other developers if this sale does not proceed.

Ending: The commission approved the Phase I ESA and will receive the draft for review prior to the final report. The Phase I will support due diligence for the prospective housing developer interested in purchasing the Trail Creek parcels.","The commission approved a Phase I environmental site assessment for the Singing Sands/Trail Creek cleanup parcels; consultants said the assessment will document recognized environmental conditions and allow a potential purchaser to obtain Brownfields comfort letters from IDEM.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6202755,"Commission approves schedule amendment for waterfront solar‑tower project; developers outline financing steps",1124,4229000,5353000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3785454-b3a2d0bf077bb644dfb590dd216b94f8&start=4229&end=5353","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3785454-b3a2d0bf077bb644dfb590dd216b94f8/thumbnail_4229000.jpg","/articles/6202755/Michigan-City/LaPorte-County/Indiana/Commission-approves-schedule-amendment-for-waterfront-solartower-project-developers-outline-financing-steps","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6202755-1b6f6d258ca7a7d2bb0ac67fe9d5fed9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771159361&Signature=F4fI9llkopeJMBHKzBRc7dbFzPpuOCwVmYCwKvDuAEyPcQK-jWQuPn5VIkEnRbrZFN5wFdbepn3WVlMdiXw387JCq6Gm1IioiJGza52518VBvW8S2gd-6V7bnPIA53ImvhuiYApKtTNjOxLZ2REMUyZXhtuBhz9Od4Oh1iOa7UD4-9n4J1DCo3kAJeJf8aTPi4mB25Mf2nqCkpbUNR1ZSgDIizOqLK~46lxIw7n-UPhKZlpqFxX7OWa0nacTQFewE9RsIUYW9jq031874WFD2g7hqrrXgrSSnYkb6TeaMDPTm0a~A9Hhw4Nu~PWMvLCgBbktOvZbwwEjR1J53FSWLA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Michigan City Redevelopment Commission on June 9 approved an amendment to the amended and restated development agreement for the waterfront solar and residential tower project (referred to in the meeting as the “You Are Beautiful” site) that extends the developer’s deadlines and sets a firm schedule for the EID and TIF ordinance work the project needs to close its financing.

Why it matters: Developers said the project’s capital stack depends on bond proceeds tied to a local Economic Improvement District (EID) and tax‑increment financing (TIF). The amendment gives the development team a firm calendar for workshops and ordinance submissions and extends the financing closing window to December 31, 2025.

Developer presentation: Scott Goodman and Alan Schockman, representatives of the development team, told the commission their capital stack includes private equity, construction debt and the public financing instruments (EID bonds and TIF bonds). Goodman said the team has 31 fully executed condominium contracts with earnest money and expects further sales this summer to support lender confidence. “We’re really excited about it, and we’re moving ahead,” Goodman said.

City schedule and oversight: Staff read a bond submission schedule into the record that sets a developer workshop the week of July 7, ordinance and EID petition submission in early July, final council approvals targeted in August/September, and redevelopment commission pledge actions in September. Commissioners stressed the schedule is tight and said they will hold the developer to the dates.

Vote: The commission voted unanimously to approve the amendment and its exhibit schedule.

Ending: Developers and city staff said they have a regular coordination cadence (weekly Friday meetings) and will continue workshop briefings for the common council and redevelopment commission as required by the schedule.","The redevelopment commission approved an amendment to the development agreement for the large waterfront ‘You Are Beautiful’ solar/tower project to extend performance deadlines and set a schedule for EID and TIF actions required for financing.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6202760,"Commission begins rewrite of Riverfront liquor‑license boundary, defers vote for more public review",1205,2455000,3660000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3785454-b3a2d0bf077bb644dfb590dd216b94f8&start=2455&end=3660","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3785454-b3a2d0bf077bb644dfb590dd216b94f8/thumbnail_2455000.jpg","/articles/6202760/Michigan-City/LaPorte-County/Indiana/Commission-begins-rewrite-of-Riverfront-liquorlicense-boundary-defers-vote-for-more-public-review","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6202760-c289774f6475142acb6c49febce44de1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771159361&Signature=NxaOP6IgLNxt7QRq6FLvNtHHyoSSIzZZeKoPkbHERWOGCijUcDaInv8W8LjSMsYSRPMQXej7yMWzU9MxtkHXIkO242u6oQ2o93JZTAAH9np~NNNOQKK~OSZGA4i1VE2v5GmB85jTsoO0VMF9aNUAjeDC0iND2JhPwxuVllAjJkmwV3OBkeUCfg6YVgfPlIJgdc1lXjbHp0de2Rl40YQN0oxY2ZYm6HnSIk0Zob8~YDwiv8BI5tPuxhKIxKwScphveJ-pWT0us8M9mVvrQiCc-w0V0Ftca96ntoVh4EpkWWivxgLOGb5Umgqv5X~9ypLrnRdwjNGsLMATlyPbnTxz4A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Michigan City Redevelopment Commission staff presented an updated map and draft rules on June 9 to expand and clarify the Riverfront liquor license district and to create a clearer application process.

Why it matters: The Riverfront liquor license is a special, non‑transferable development tool the city uses to encourage destination restaurants and downtown activity. Staff told commissioners the state‑law distance allowance (3,000 feet measured from the centerline of Trail Creek) and the city’s redevelopment area together define eligibility. The draft seeks to simplify an older, cumbersome map and add written criteria for eligibility, application steps, and revocation procedures.

What staff proposed: Alan (staff presenter) said the redraft cleans maps, adds a purpose and goals section, outlines factors for eligibility, and adds an application process so prospective operators know how to apply rather than relying on an open‑ended narrative. The draft also proposes a $2,500 annual fee for license holders to seed a downtown dining fund contemplated in earlier ordinances, and it adds revocation language to allow the commission to rescind unused or law‑breaking licenses.

Public and commission reaction: Commissioners and attendees praised the intent but asked for refinements. Philip Latchford asked for rules to prevent clustering of similar concepts (for example, too many of a single cuisine type) in the same district; the draft gives the commission discretion to consider variety as a factor in awarding licenses. Tracy Tillman (Common Council) said the draft likely ties into the city’s designated outdoor refreshment area and suggested exploring coordination for signage and cups.

Outcome: Commissioners agreed the draft is a good start but asked staff to refine the map and the text and to return in a month or two. No vote was taken.

Ending: Staff said they will circulate a revised draft and refined map and invited public comment by email (sYork@emichigancity.com) before the next meeting.","Staff presented a redraft of the Riverfront liquor‑license map and application process, proposed an annual fee and new revocation language, and the commission asked for revisions and public feedback before returning in a future meeting.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6202765,"Redevelopment commission confirms Tryon Meadows district, pledges TIF revenues for phases of mixed‑housing project",1045,1403000,2448000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3785454-b3a2d0bf077bb644dfb590dd216b94f8&start=1403&end=2448","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3785454-b3a2d0bf077bb644dfb590dd216b94f8/thumbnail_1403000.jpg","/articles/6202765/Michigan-City/LaPorte-County/Indiana/Redevelopment-commission-confirms-Tryon-Meadows-district-pledges-TIF-revenues-for-phases-of-mixedhousing-project","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6202765-c7d3335134928173c7a349c9e757a118/orig.mp4?Expires=1771159361&Signature=XE~0gSVufjUQ8ngHNkk3N3f1ox88vltDGFw3R7NIYX7c~xKUtWyULoFyfzw89oPSqE6ZmkxXSwBfRPnwHUJt1vF2pQ26iNIGBEe4DgiNkLHVklo5EVarwAb64jvsYMUdUw7hGd2jqhHFBtfkLlKjdf2Iq~Noth-fQ~3vqVc5V7y1G0Fjuv~CP9uCV7VSPP~AFWbeiVwYl2OOrsUEAgZVuAS33Zgt6QBh1gp47JSjkLvDeVam4PDbQK-OE~lBcfe9orYn5rqPgYGotwdvh~MfnZQIG4nAM5Xkqp6c3PDR0NUQLPAzH2SjtDGm4CE1NJdSRKDarRt~JLZ20PMbz0dWmQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Michigan City Redevelopment Commission on June 9 adopted resolutions to confirm the Tryon Meadows economic development area and to pledge tax‑increment financing revenues to back bonds for the project.

The actions follow a public hearing in which residents and local officials spoke in favor of the mixed‑use housing development and asked what benefits the city would receive. “We’re seeing people coming here with families, with their businesses,” Tracy Tillman, Commissioner, Michigan City Redevelopment Commission, said as the commission framed the development as an investment in the city’s housing supply and economic vitality.

Why it matters: The commission’s votes establish the legal framework that allows the developer to use tax‑increment financing (TIF) revenue from the project’s allocation areas to secure bonds that will fund public infrastructure and other eligible project costs. That pledge is a necessary step before bond ordinances can be adopted and the developer can finalize the larger financing package that also includes private debt and equity.

Developer presentation and schedule: John Koczak, the Tryon Meadows developer, told the commission the team is ready to begin site work at the end of the summer and has refined building materials and designs. Randy (development counsel) explained the pledging resolution (Resolution 4‑25) “contemplates pledging the TIF revenues from the three allocation areas” and that bonds will be sized and issued as phases are completed. The commission later adopted Resolution 5‑25, the confirming resolution for the declaratory resolution establishing the three allocation areas, completing the statutory hearing and adoption steps.

Public comment and local context: Public speakers said they support the project but asked what the city gains. Scott Mellon, a resident, asked “what am I getting out of this as a citizen of Michigan City?” Commissioners and others cited long‑term benefits: new residents for schools, customers for businesses and better utilization of existing sewer and water capacity. Tommy Kolovic, a resident, said he expects new families will “enroll their students” in local schools, helping reverse enrollment declines.

Next steps and constraints: Counsel and staff told the commission the declaratory resolution and pledge allow the developer to proceed with issuance steps, but debt and equity remain contingent on the EID (economic improvement district) and final bond approvals by the common council and other authorizing bodies. The developer and city outlined a schedule of workshops and ordinance submissions through September with a target to close financing by December 31, 2025, weather permitting.

Votes at a glance (recorded outcomes at the June 9 meeting):
- Resolution 4‑25 (pledging TIF revenues for Tryon Meadows): adopted by voice vote, unanimous among commissioners present.
- Resolution 5‑25 (confirming declaratory resolution establishing three allocation areas for Tryon Meadows): adopted by voice vote, unanimous.

Ending: The commission closed the public hearing and moved the project forward; staff and developer said they will follow the schedule of council workshops and ordinance filings required to enable bond issuance and construction financing.
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